[holden]

First, thanks to Stimpee for reviving a long lost thread!

Also, thanks the Mitch Hurwitz and Co. for creating such a beguiling, deep, and ultimately satisfying 4th season. The first few episodes felt like character suicide, but once the plots started to overlap and the in-jokes mesh, it seemed less like an attempt at refound glory and more like a masterpiece of plot manipulation. Still no comparison to the 22-minute collaborative episodes, but great storytelling, updating the characters and setting the stage for whatever comes next...